Forgiveness Girl vs Sweet Bean
Forgiveness Girl has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.4/10 for Sweet Bean). Forgiveness Girl is the shorter watch at 1h 51m compared with 1h 53m. Sweet Bean is the older of the two (2015 against 2025). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Forgiveness Girl | Sweet Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 7.4/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2015 |
| Length | 1h 51m | 1h 53m |
| Genres | Drama, Family | Drama |
| Country | US | – |
| Director | Rob Diamond | Naomi Kawase |
| Main cast | Walter Platz, Scarlett Diamond, Mia Hansen, Melinda Yeaman | Etsuko Ichihara, Kirin Kiki, Miki Mizuno, Kyara Uchida, Masatoshi Nagase |
Synopsis
Forgiveness Girl
A little girl with cerebral palsy is relentlessly bullied throughout her life, yet finds it in her heart to forgive by seeking strength from a higher source above.
Sweet Bean
The master of a dorayaki pastry store hires a 76-year-old woman whose talents attract customers from all over. But she's hiding a troubling secret. Life's joys are found in the little details, and no matter what may be weighing you down, everyone loves a good pastry.
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